Urban Delivery Route Strategist

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career growth opportunities

Cutting-edge logistics software

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Logistics and Route Planner for Centurion, Gauteng. The role blends on-site collaboration with remote work to design efficient, cost-effective routes for the delivery fleet and improve overall supply chain performance.

You will analyze delivery data, forecast demand, and leverage route optimization tools to mitigate disruptions while collaborating with dispatchers, drivers, and management to ensure reliability and timely execution.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data interpretation.
• Experience with route optimization and logistics planning.
• Familiarity with fleet management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize delivery routes for a fleet in Centurion, Gauteng.
• Use routing software and maps to create daily and weekly schedules.
• Analyze delivery data and traffic patterns to identify improvements.
• Collaborate with dispatch to ensure timely route execution.
• Monitor fleet performance metrics like on-time delivery and fuel use.
• Identify disruptions and implement contingency plans.
• Communicate route changes to drivers and stakeholders.
• Forecast delivery volumes and resource needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Route optimization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

Route planning software

Google Maps/HERE Maps

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Logistics and Route Planner for Centurion, Gauteng. The role blends on-site collaboration with remote work to design efficient, cost-effective routes for the delivery fleet and improve overall supply chain performance.

You will analyze delivery data, forecast demand, and leverage route optimization tools to mitigate disruptions while collaborating with dispatchers, drivers, and management to ensure reliability and timely execution.